Sound system for mosques and worship halls
A sound system for a mosque has one job above all: make the voice of the imam and the call to prayer clear for everyone, wherever they stand. Large rooms, hard walls and high ceilings make that harder than it sounds, because sound bounces around and words blur. The right choice of speakers, amplifier and microphone fixes most of this before any expensive treatment is needed.
What a mosque needs from its sound system
Speech first. Clarity matters more than loudness. Several smaller speakers spread along the walls usually give clearer speech than a few large speakers at the front, because each one only has to cover its own part of the hall. Zones help too. The main prayer hall, the women's section, the courtyard and the wudu area can each be switched on or off separately, and set to their own volume. A reliable microphone completes the system, whether it is a fixed one at the mimbar or a head-worn one for a speaker who moves.
Recommended Audible products
- Speakers
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The RF-501 and RF-601 wall speakers have a built-in transformer for 70V and 100V lines and four power taps (15W, 30W, 60W and 120W), so each speaker can be set to suit its position in the hall.
RF-501 5.25-inch Wall Speaker RF-601 6.5-inch Wall Speaker - Amplifiers
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The A-2120H and A-2240H give two zones with separate switches and a priority mute for speech over music. The PA-260 and PA-380 add four microphone inputs. The LPA-150EC offers five independent zones. The SPA-60/150W is a compact Class D choice with a 12V battery backup input.
Amplifiers - Microphones
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The UBU938 gooseneck microphone suits a fixed position, and the UBU-HM99 head-worn microphone keeps the speaker's hands free.
Conference microphones Head-worn microphones
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RF-501 RF-501 5.25-inch Wall Speaker
Wall speakers · A compact 5.25-inch speaker for 70V and 100V lines
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RF-601 RF-601 6.5-inch Wall Speaker
Wall speakers · A 6.5-inch speaker for long 70V and 100V runs
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A-2120H / A-2240H A-2120H / A-2240H Two-Zone PA Amplifiers
PA amplifiers · Two-zone amplifiers in 120W and 240W
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PA-260 / PA-380 PA-260 / PA-380 Two-Zone Mixing Amplifiers
PA amplifiers · 260W or 380W, two zones, four mics
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LPA-150EC LPA-150EC 280W Class AB Amplifier
PA amplifiers · Five-zone Class AB amplifier with MP3 player
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SPA-60/150W SPA-60/150W Class D Amplifier
PA amplifiers · Compact Class D amplifier with battery backup input
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UBU938 UBU938 Gooseneck Conference Microphone
Conference microphones · A gooseneck conference microphone, battery or phantom powered
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UBU-HM99 UBU-HM99 Head-worn Dynamic Microphone
Head-worn microphones · A lightweight head-worn dynamic microphone
How to plan it
Walk the space and count the zones first. Then decide how many speakers each zone needs, and add up their power taps to size the amplifier, with some spare capacity. Our guide to choosing a sound system for a mosque goes through each step.
Common questions
Do I need a 100V line system for a large prayer hall?
Often yes. A 100V line lets many speakers share one amplifier over long cable runs, which suits wide halls and several floors. A small room can use a simple 8Ω connection instead.
Can the same system be used for lectures and announcements?
Yes. With a multi-input amplifier you can connect a microphone and a player, and use the priority mute so speech always comes first.